Greece

1424000

Immigrant Population

14.2%

Immigrant Share of Total Population

780000

Emigrant Population

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European Immigrants in the United States

European immigrants in 2014 formed a shrinking share of U.S. arrivals, yet stood out for tending to be older, highly educated, and high earners.

The Changing Face of Emigration: Harnessing the Potential of the New Greek Diaspora

Greece's post-2008 emigration is dominated by highly educated youth. This reality suggests the need for new diaspora strategies and structural reforms.

Europe’s Migration Crisis in Context: Why Now and What Next?

As Europe struggles to reach a consensus on how to respond to the refugee crisis, the seemingly unending flow of migrants and refugees arriving on its shores is bringing national asylum systems to their breaking point. This article analyzes the context of the crisis, discussing the root causes of the flows, why they are spiking now, and growing protection challenges.

The Refugee Crisis in Europe: Q&A with Demetrios Papademetriou

What explains the scale of Europe’s refugee crisis—and the search for durable solutions?

Greece Confronts Golden Dawn As the Far Right Takes Aim at the European Union

Greece led a crackdown on Golden Dawn after a 2013 murder, while euroskeptic alliances formed across Europe.

Major Immigration Countries Take a Crack at Addressing Thorny Issue of Immigrant Detention

Immigrant detention reforms in the United States, Australia, and Greece in 2012 drew persistent criticism.

2012 Proved a Year of Migration Management Headaches in the European Union

Italy's 2012 pushbacks to Libya were ruled a human rights violation, as Greece's financial crisis and Syrian displacement strained EU asylum systems.

Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Just One of Several Campaign Messages for Far-Right Parties

Greece's Golden Dawn won 18 parliamentary seats in 2012, but most European far-right parties lost ground as economic anger eclipsed anti-immigrant rhetoric.

Greece: Illegal Immigration in the Midst of Crisis

Greece was the location of 90 percent of all EU unauthorized entry apprehensions in 2010, while its positive asylum decision rate hovered near 1 percent.

Irregular Migration in Europe

Irregular migration in Europe has declined and shifted routes, but remains reactive to labor demand and enforcement, signaling the need for border controls and broad reforms.